Massachusetts General Hospital
Radiation Therapist
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
Reporting to the Manager of Radiation Therapy and under the general direction of the Team Lead Radiation Therapist, the Staff Radiation Therapist is responsible for the delivery of safe, accurate simulations and radiation therapy treatments according to the prescription provided by the Radiation Oncologist and any treatment protocol.
The Staff Radiation Therapist performs advanced treatment techniques and quaternary patient care. These procedures have a high level of complexity and specialization. Proficiency is achieved through various rotations at the Mass General Main Campus in Boston, including the Proton Therapy Centers; Lunder Treatment area; and the Simulation and Brachytherapy Suite.
Simulation
Understands patient history and diagnosisMakes recommendations for patient positioning, immobilization and general treatment approach for daily setup based on guidance from the physician and dosimetry while maintaining patient comfortConstructs complex immobilization devicesDiscusses procedure with patient and assures their understandingPerforms CT Scans per protocol and as ordered by the physician, takes appropriate measurements, tattoos the patient, records all treatment parameters in electronic chart, obtains digital setup photos, and updates workflow manager accordingly during the CT SimulationInserts IV for contrast delivery according to prescribed protocols as neededAdministers IV and oral contrast per physicians orderLoad and operate power injectors for contrast media administrationTranscribe contrast and IV orders into patient EMR per MD orders
Treatment Delivery
Responsible for efficient delivery of treatments and with maximum patient satisfactionDiscusses treatment procedure and possible reactions with patient and assures their understandingFollows established department policy for acquiring pre-treatment images or performs other localization techniques to verify accurate patient treatment positionFollows site specific treatment delivery set up tolerancesMonitors patients for unusual reactions and events, reporting occurrences to the radiation oncologist, resident or nurseAccurately delivers and documents radiation treatment according to prescription
Quality Assurance
Reviews charts and all treatment parameters prior to first treatment to ensure compliance with pre-treatment quality assurance programPerforms weekly chart checks for completeness of documentationPerforms daily quality assurance checks on treatment delivery systems per protocolResponsible for verification of treatment parameters and patient identification through universal protocol / pre-procedure verification process
Other Duties
Provide patient orientation and education during the simulation and treatment process, answer patient questions using language that is easy to understandResponsible for scheduling patients, maintaining coordination of treatment related activities and performing patient educationMaintains an orderly, clean and efficient work areaMaintains inventory of all patient care and delivery suppliesParticipate in orientation of new staff and education of therapy studentsParticipate in performance appraisal for other therapists and studentsParticipates in department meetings, retraining and continuing education activitiesJoins and actively participates in department committees, retraining and continuing education activities
Qualifications
Candidates/incumbents must be graduates of ARRT approved programs in radiation therapy technologyNew graduates must obtain temporary license to practice from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Radiation Control Program, prior to beginning their employmentNew graduates are given 90-days from date of hire to pass the ARRT certification examination.Associates degrees will be accepted for candidates that completed their education prior to 2000Candidates that graduated in 2000 or later must possess a Baccalaureate degree
New GraduatesClinical internship in a major cancer center is preferredExperience with modern linear accelerators, simulation and verify / record systems
All Candidates and IncumbentsExcellent interpersonal skillsWillingness to teach student therapists and serve as a positive role model for all staff membersDuties are performed in the MGH Radiation Oncology Department, FHBurr Proton Therapy Center, Emerson Hospital, Newton Wellesley Hospital or other satellitesIncumbents work in close physical proximity to team membersMust be willing to work flexible days/hours based on department need and patient volumeContribute to efficient operation of the treatment units with minimal overtime and proper handling of expensive equipment.Accurate and on-time billing for procedures performed
EEO StatementMassachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location:
MA-Boston-MGH Main CampusWork Locations:
MGH Main Campus, 55 Fruit Street, Boston 02114Job:
Radiation Therapy/DosimetryOrganization:
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)Schedule:
Full-timeStandard Hours:
40Shift:
Day JobEmployee Status:
RegularRecruiting Department:
MGH Radiation OncologyJob Posting:
Aug 5, 2024
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Reporting to the Manager of Radiation Therapy and under the general direction of the Team Lead Radiation Therapist, the Staff Radiation Therapist is responsible for the delivery of safe, accurate simulations and radiation therapy treatments according to the prescription provided by the Radiation Oncologist and any treatment protocol.
The Staff Radiation Therapist performs advanced treatment techniques and quaternary patient care. These procedures have a high level of complexity and specialization. Proficiency is achieved through various rotations at the Mass General Main Campus in Boston, including the Proton Therapy Centers; Lunder Treatment area; and the Simulation and Brachytherapy Suite.
Simulation
Understands patient history and diagnosisMakes recommendations for patient positioning, immobilization and general treatment approach for daily setup based on guidance from the physician and dosimetry while maintaining patient comfortConstructs complex immobilization devicesDiscusses procedure with patient and assures their understandingPerforms CT Scans per protocol and as ordered by the physician, takes appropriate measurements, tattoos the patient, records all treatment parameters in electronic chart, obtains digital setup photos, and updates workflow manager accordingly during the CT SimulationInserts IV for contrast delivery according to prescribed protocols as neededAdministers IV and oral contrast per physicians orderLoad and operate power injectors for contrast media administrationTranscribe contrast and IV orders into patient EMR per MD orders
Treatment Delivery
Responsible for efficient delivery of treatments and with maximum patient satisfactionDiscusses treatment procedure and possible reactions with patient and assures their understandingFollows established department policy for acquiring pre-treatment images or performs other localization techniques to verify accurate patient treatment positionFollows site specific treatment delivery set up tolerancesMonitors patients for unusual reactions and events, reporting occurrences to the radiation oncologist, resident or nurseAccurately delivers and documents radiation treatment according to prescription
Quality Assurance
Reviews charts and all treatment parameters prior to first treatment to ensure compliance with pre-treatment quality assurance programPerforms weekly chart checks for completeness of documentationPerforms daily quality assurance checks on treatment delivery systems per protocolResponsible for verification of treatment parameters and patient identification through universal protocol / pre-procedure verification process
Other Duties
Provide patient orientation and education during the simulation and treatment process, answer patient questions using language that is easy to understandResponsible for scheduling patients, maintaining coordination of treatment related activities and performing patient educationMaintains an orderly, clean and efficient work areaMaintains inventory of all patient care and delivery suppliesParticipate in orientation of new staff and education of therapy studentsParticipate in performance appraisal for other therapists and studentsParticipates in department meetings, retraining and continuing education activitiesJoins and actively participates in department committees, retraining and continuing education activities
Qualifications
Candidates/incumbents must be graduates of ARRT approved programs in radiation therapy technologyNew graduates must obtain temporary license to practice from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Radiation Control Program, prior to beginning their employmentNew graduates are given 90-days from date of hire to pass the ARRT certification examination.Associates degrees will be accepted for candidates that completed their education prior to 2000Candidates that graduated in 2000 or later must possess a Baccalaureate degree
New GraduatesClinical internship in a major cancer center is preferredExperience with modern linear accelerators, simulation and verify / record systems
All Candidates and IncumbentsExcellent interpersonal skillsWillingness to teach student therapists and serve as a positive role model for all staff membersDuties are performed in the MGH Radiation Oncology Department, FHBurr Proton Therapy Center, Emerson Hospital, Newton Wellesley Hospital or other satellitesIncumbents work in close physical proximity to team membersMust be willing to work flexible days/hours based on department need and patient volumeContribute to efficient operation of the treatment units with minimal overtime and proper handling of expensive equipment.Accurate and on-time billing for procedures performed
EEO StatementMassachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location:
MA-Boston-MGH Main CampusWork Locations:
MGH Main Campus, 55 Fruit Street, Boston 02114Job:
Radiation Therapy/DosimetryOrganization:
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)Schedule:
Full-timeStandard Hours:
40Shift:
Day JobEmployee Status:
RegularRecruiting Department:
MGH Radiation OncologyJob Posting:
Aug 5, 2024
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